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What Causes Itchiness On The Anus Which Looks Like A Dark Purple Line?

When I was in labour pushing on my knees I heard the midwife tell a student that the drak purpke line inbetween my bum cheeks was called something. Its never gone away. It occasionally itches and gets really raw and sore if I have itched. Its not near my anus but coccyx. What is this please?
Fri, 8 Dec 2017
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Hi.
As per your case history you are having perianal dermatitis.
My treatment advice is -
1. Don't scratch the lesion as it may worsen the condition.
2. Apply an antifungal plus steroid cream like candid-b cream twice daily on it.
3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine twice daily for 7-10 days.
4. Other treatment options are oral steroid, fluconazole taken only after consulting a dermatologist.

Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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What Causes Itchiness On The Anus Which Looks Like A Dark Purple Line?

Hi. As per your case history you are having perianal dermatitis. My treatment advice is - 1. Don t scratch the lesion as it may worsen the condition. 2. Apply an antifungal plus steroid cream like candid-b cream twice daily on it. 3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine twice daily for 7-10 days. 4. Other treatment options are oral steroid, fluconazole taken only after consulting a dermatologist. Thanks. Dr. Harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.